Local Sports
The bears just want to fly: Parking lot Teddy Bear Toss slated for Sunday at Co-op Place
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 24th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken There won’t be any bears flying onto the ice, but fans can still toss those teddies they’ve been saving for a good cause this weekend. A special drive-thru teddy bear toss is lined up for Sunday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. in the parking lot at Co-op Place – formerly the Canalta Centre. It may ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: All that could have been
By Graham Kelly on November 21st, 2020
My beautiful wife Lorena and I were planning to enjoy the sights and culinary delights of Hamilton this week, culminating in the playing of the 108th Grey Cup between the hometown Tabbies and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. I covered Grey Cups 1974-77 and 1979 through 2019 for the News, a 40-year streak ended by COVID-19. Tonight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Svejkovsky ready to grab controller for Memorial eCup
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 21st, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Lukas Svejkovsky may be known best for his skill with a stick, but his thumbs might be as quick as his hands. The Medicine Hat Tigers centre has been selected to represent his Tabbies at the Canadian Hockey League’s Memorial eCup – a 64-team e-sports hockey tournament featuring a player from all 60 CHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A future in the game: Vikings middle linebacker Brian Davies commits to University of Alberta
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 21st, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Brian Davies is following in his coach’s footsteps. The Crescent Heights Vikings middle linebacker and defensive end signed a letter of intent with the University of Alberta Golden Bears this week, putting Davies down the same path as his high school head coach, Sean Davis – and there’s no place he’d rather be. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rroary to the rescue: Tabby mascot helping raise money for Santa Claus Fund through WHL T’s for Toys
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 20th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken There may be no Teddy Bear Toss this December, but fans of the Medicine Hat Tigers can still help make Christmas a little brighter for local families by participating in the Western Hockey League T’s for Toys campaign. The initiative puts all 22 of the league’s mascots front and centre with their very own ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers mourn passing of Dean McArthur
By Medicine Hat News on November 20th, 2020
Former Medicine Hat Tigers alternate captain Dean McArthur passed away last Thursday at White Bear First Nation, Sask. He was 57 years old. McArthur spent parts of three seasons with the Tigers from 1981-82 to 83-84. Over that span, the imposing right-winger registered 31 goals and 34 assists while racking up 195 penalty minutes in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bow Island Minor Hockey president Chantel Timmons recognized for contributions to the game
By Justin Seward on November 17th, 2020
Bow Island Minor Hockey president Chantel Timmons has been recognized for her outstanding efforts recently to the organization. Timmons was the recipient of the Hockey Canada Champion Award from Hockey Canada and Scotiabank. The monthly award – which started this year – recognizes an individual who is making a significant impact to the game in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey on hold for SEAC, Hounds
By Medicine Hat News on November 17th, 2020
The South East Athletic Club Tigers and Medicine Hat Hounds all had their games from this weekend postponed due to newly introduced provincial health guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Hounds U13, U15 and U18 AA squads were al scheduled to hit the ice at some point this weekend, as well as SEAC’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In Terry Fox’s footsteps: Tyson Yanchycki completes cross-province run for cancer research
By Dale Woodard on November 17th, 2020
For Tyson Yanchycki, it was an anniversary worth running for. Ten years after being diagnosed with testicular cancer, Yanchycki laced up for an almost cross-Alberta run Saturday morning to raise awareness and funds for cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation. But this run wasn’t just about him. This trek – a 324-kilometre trip from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SAHA’s Weiss listed by Winterhawks
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2020
South Alberta Hockey Academy goaltender Bodee Weiss has been listed by the Western Hockey League’s Portland Winterhawks. The 16-year-old Hatter earned the accolade earlier this week after kicking off the Canadian Sport School Hockey League’s regional series schedule with a 3.10 goals against average, an .898 save percentage and a 2-1-0 record over four games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HJHL on hold until Nov. 27
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on November 14th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Heritage Junior Hockey League has been placed on pause. The Alberta-based junior B league has opted to postpone all of its games from Nov. 13-27 following Thursday’s updates to public health measures – which include a ban on team sports in many communities across the province. The Cubs have been on a hold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
